Rotala macrandra green

Common Name: Rotala Macrandra Green

The Rotala Macrandra, commonly known as the Giant Rotala, is a beautiful red plant from Asia.

Rotala is highly demanding, needing high-intensity lighting, no shade, and high Co2 injection. To prevent shading, the individual stems must be planted far enough apart for the lower leaves to get enough light. Once established the plant grows quickly: up to 4” per week, in ideal conditions. To achieve a slight red tint, ensure that this Rotala has plenty of phosphates (1.5 - 2.0 ppm) and not too much nitrate. (10ppm or less.) An incorrect amount of either of these nutrients will lead to stunted growth or discolored leaves.